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Music & Movement Storytime

11:15am - 11:45am
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

 Join us for music and movement and stories for kids 2 to 5 years old. 

Toddler Tales

11:15am - 11:45am
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for stories and songs each Tuesday! 

For kids ages 2 to 4 and their caregivers.

Yoga with Adriene

12:15pm - 12:45pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: LL2 Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a free yoga class with one of the top yoga instructors on YouTube, Yoga with Adriene.

Incredible Bats' Live Bat Show

4:30pm - 5:30pm
McClure Branch
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: MC Outside
Age Group: All ages
Event Details:

You won't want to miss this opportunity to see Egyptian and African Straw-Colored Fruit Bats up close!

Storytime at Luthy Botanical Gardens

10:00am - 10:30am
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children of all ages
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come join us for Storytime at the Luthy Botanical Gardens, located at 2520 N Prospect Rd, Peoria, IL 61603.

Hooked On Crochet

6:00pm - 7:30pm
North Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Always wanted to learn to crochet? Here's your chance! Learn the basics and discover tips, tricks, and more stitches than you can shake a hook at! Yarn and hooks will be provided.

Twelve Tropes of Romance Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Are you a fan of feel good romance novels that take place in modern day? Is there a specific romance trope you love so much you'll read anything with that trope?

Open Play Time

10:00am - 12:00pm
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Event Details:

Little ones and their caregivers can stop by for some unstructured playtime with toys, books, and social time! 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Yoga with Adriene

12:15pm - 12:45pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: LL2 Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a free yoga class with one of the top yoga instructors on YouTube, Yoga with Adriene.

Summer Fruit Suncatcher

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us to make suncatchers that look just like your favorite summer fruits!

Storytime Around the World

6:00pm - 6:30pm
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Learn about cultures and languages spoken around the world with this special storytime series.  

Busy Bees Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a family-friendly storytime! Best for ages 2-5, but children of all ages are welcome!

Hoot Movie Screening

11:00am - 1:00pm
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Program Type: Movie, Peoria Reads
Event Details:

Join us for a screening of Hoot (2006, rated PG). Kids take on crooked politicians and greedy developers to save endangered owls threatened by a construction project. Popcorn will be provided.

Squeegee Painting

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 1st Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (12 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Escape the heat and come try your hand at squeegee painting.  Dress for a mess!

Boxitects

3:00pm - 5:00pm
McClure Branch
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 11 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Peoria Reads, STEM
Event Details:

Are you ready to be the next Boxitect (boxes+architect) just like Meg and Simone from the Kim Smith STEAM-centered picturebook?

Family History - Getting Started Orientation

10:30am - 12:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: LL1 Classroom A
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Interested in discovering your ancestors?  Want to work on your family history?  A quick overview of beginning steps will be presented every half hour from 10:30 to 12:30.  

Sensory Play

10:30am - 12:30pm
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: McKenzie Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Dress your child for a mess and join them in exploring sensory stations with rice, play-doh, painting, moon sand, and more.

June & July will include water play!

Ages 0-7. Adult supervision required. 

"Gremlins" movie showing

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Teens (12 to 18 years)
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

"Gremlins" (PG) is an iconic comedy horror film you won't wanna miss! Bring your own blankets, pillows, bean bags, and snacks, we'll supply the popcorn and soda. It's a good thing we are doing this before midnight!

Dungeons & Dragons at the Library

2:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: LL2 Auditorium
Age Group: Teens (12 to 18 years), Adults
Event Details:

Join us at Main for “Dungeons & Dragons at the Library.”  
The program is open to ages 13 and up.
Doors open at 2pm and game play starts at 2:30.
Feel free to bring snacks!

Monthly on the 2nd Saturday

Sourdough Starter Workshop

3:00pm - 4:00pm
McClure Branch
Registration
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Make your own sourdough starter and learn how to care for it. Adults only. Registration required. 

Yoga with Adriene

5:15pm - 5:45pm
McClure Branch
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a free online yoga class with one of the top yoga instructors on YouTube, Yoga with Adriene. 

Doors open at 5:00 and video starts at 5:15. 

Sunday Game Days

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Children of all ages, Teens (12 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Relax, cool down, and enjoy video games each week during the summer. We have Nintendo Switches, VR Headsets, and our Computer Lab open for game time.

Biography & Non-Fiction Book Club

3:00pm - 4:30pm
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: Seminar Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

The Biography and Nonfiction Book Club meets the second Sunday of each month (third Sunday in May). New members are always welcome!